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The Taco Bell Foundation awards $8M in scholarships
April 27, 2022
The Taco Bell Foundation is providing than $8 million in scholarships for 772 students. With the help of Taco Bell's Chief Impact Officer, Lil Nas X, the Taco…
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Whataburger to honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
April 27, 2022
Whataburger will celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), according to a press release.
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Focus Brands, Wing Shack, Jamco leaders talk data control, loyalty strategies
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Regaining control of data is paramount for restaurant brands after two years of data collection being in the hands of third-party delivery partners.
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Jack in the Box partners with Miso Robotics to test robotics
April 26, 2022
Jack in the Box has partnered with Miso Robotics to begin a pilot test for its Flippy 2 and Zippy product lines in one of the national restaurant chain's…
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Wetzel's Pretzels opens at LAX Airport
April 26, 2022
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Los Angeles International Airport, according to a press release.
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Leasecake raises $12M in funding
April 26, 2022
Leasecake, a cloud-based operating system for lease and location management, has raised $12 million led by PeakSpan Capital, a Silicon Valley investment firm…
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Bojangles taps Arby's exec as COO
April 25, 2022
Bojangles has named senior restaurant executive David Whitaker as COO, overseeing company and franchise operations to drive systemwide sales and growth.
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Burger King offers free fries for loyalty members
April 25, 2022
Burger King loyalty members just got a year-long perk: free fries every week for the rest of the year with any purchase — whatever size they're craving…
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Taco Bell to kick off 5-city Drag Brunch
April 25, 2022
Taco Bell is rolling out the purple carpet for a new immersive fan experience: Drag Brunch. Starting in May, U.S. fans can participate in "Taco Bell Drag…
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White Castle celebrates Orlando milestones
April 25, 2022
White Castle's Orlando, Florida location is celebrating its first anniversary May 3. The restaurant is the company's top performer among White Castle's more…
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Texas food delivery company hiring chief taco officer
April 25, 2022
Love tacos? Love driving? Then you may want to apply for a job in Texas that requires a love for tacos and travel.
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Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.
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KFC opens 1st Green Pioneer Stores in China
April 22, 2022
Yum China Holdings Inc. has launched KFC's first Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing, aiming to further integrate innovative solutions for building…
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Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…
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Whataburger names chief people officer
April 21, 2022
Whataburger has hired Peggy Rubenzer as SVP and chief people officer. She has over 30 years in the human resources industry, building people teams at True Food…
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Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
April 21, 2022
Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…
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Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life
To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…
download now3 Reasons Why 4G LTE and 5G Routers Are the Best Sources of Connectivity for Kiosks
In a consumer-driven, convenience-oriented environment — where self-service is for many a preferred way to order food, check-in for a flight or check out…
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McDonald's debuts initiative thanking stand-out employees
April 20, 2022
McDonald's is launching a "Thank You Crew" initiative aimed at recognizing and thanking stand-out employees.
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Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022
April 20, 2022
Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…
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